Applies paint, varnishes, stains and other coatings to interior and/or exterior surfaces with brush, roller or other tools.
Prepares surfaces for painting by removing old paint using paint removers, scrapers, wire brushes, or blowtorches. Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using a caulking gun or a putty knife. Prepares paint and primers and matches colors. May prepare estimates of work time and cost. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Painter I skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Utilizing knowledge of various construction materials for selection and use in building projects, while considering sustainability, cost, and performance.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the difference between naturally occurring substances and man-made materials used for building structures.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Helps plan and execute the transport, loading, and unloading of building materials and tools at work sites.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Oversees the operation of machinery and tools utilized in the production of construction materials.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Develops guidelines for material selection considering cost, durability, and sustainability.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes advanced selection criteria for building materials to guarantee operational quality and safety.
Skill definition-Interpreting and visualizing engineering drawings or designs to determine the requirements needed in assembling components and developing products.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains essential blueprint reading, interpretation standards, and measurement procedures.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in reading blueprints and schematic drawings to determine repair problems.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Interprets blueprints and weld symbols to build products accurately according to specified tolerances.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees the entire blueprint reading team to enhance the whole process.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Creates organizational processes for the reading and interpretation of each type of blueprint.
Skill definition-Adhering to all environmental laws, regulations, standards, and other requirements to ensure safe and sustainable business operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the concepts, principles, and importance of environmental compliance.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Conducts required environmental analysis and observations to support the decision-making process.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Conducts compliance audits to ensure the accordance of business processes with environmental standards.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Enforces environmental inspection programs to minimize the impact of non-compliance issues.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops and executes environmental compliance strategies to mitigate organizational risks.
Skill definition-Establishing and implementing clear safety policies and procedures to effectively manage hazards and risks associated with the business operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Compiles a list of the key considerations and limitations of safety policies.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Prepares the necessary resources and information for the development of safety policies and procedures.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Handles the execution, enactment, and tracking of each element of the safety policy and program.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Evaluates employees' performance to ensure they comply with established safety policies and procedures.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Cultivates a compliant working environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures.
Skill definition-Ability to plan and organize activities, tasks, and resources to achieve business goals and objectives within timeframe and budget.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Compiles a list of tools used to effectively schedule activities, such as Google Calendar and Canva.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts between employees to ensure a smooth workflow.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Makes adjustments and recommendations for optimizing scheduling to maximize service and quality.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Coordinates with cross-functional teams to align work schedules with project activities.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds integrated database tracking tools for staffing shrinkage patterns to optimize staffing scheduling forecasts.
Skill definition-A set of written instructions that describes the step-by-step activities to complete tasks in compliance with business standards and industry regulations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the purposes and benefits of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Documents the SOP drafts and outlines for final approval.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements the use of SOP throughout our business to drive efficiency.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Enhances the SOP management system to improve efficiency and user experience.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) strategy to align with our business objectives.
There are 10 hard skills for Painter I, Building Materials, Blueprint Reading, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), etc.
2 general skills for Painter I, Environmental Compliance, Safety Policies and Procedures.
10 soft skills for Painter I, Scheduling, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Innovation, etc.
While the list totals 22 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Painter I, he or she needs to be proficient in Scheduling, be proficient in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and be proficient in Innovation.
